Shaws Corner |
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Shaw's Corner was the home of George Bernard Shaw from 1906 until his death in 1950. The atmospheric rooms remain much as he left them, with many literary and personal belongings.
The modest house provides a fascinating insight into the domestic life of a literary figure in the first half of the twentieth century.
There is a delightful 3½ acre garden with richly planted borders containing Shaw's 6ft revolving writing hut which gave him peace and quiet to write and which he could turn to catch the light.
General Information:
- Cold drinks and ice cream on sale
- Walks leaflet linking Devils Dyke at Wheathampstead with Shaw's Corner
- Dogs on leads and only in car park.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
House: 18th March to 29th October:Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 1.00pm - 5.00pm Garden: Dates and days as House 12.00pm - 5.30pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Adult £4.20; Child £2.10; Family £10.50.Groups £3.50; Child £1.75. |
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Directions
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| In village of Ayot St Lawrence. Signposted from B653 at Wheathampstead, and from B656 at Codcote. |
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Shaws Corner Postcode for SatNav: AL6 9BX |
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Knebworth House
(4 Miles)*
The Lytton family have lived at Knebworth for 500 years. Queen Elizabeth 1 stayed here, Charles Dickens acted in private theatricals in the House and Winston Churchill's painting of the Banqueting Hall hangs in the room where he painted it. |
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Mill Green Museum and Mill
(5 Miles)*
The museum is housed in the former Miller's house, dating back to the 16th century. There is also a fully restored eighteenth century working watermill, adjacent to the museum. |
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Stevenage Museum
(5 Miles)*
At Stevenage Museum you can find out the complete story of Stevenage, from the Stone Age right up to the present day. There is plenty to do for all ages, children or adults. |
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